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Why Carlü Sadie has earned his Bok shot at tighthead
Erasmus is bullish on Carlü Sadie at tighthead while dealing with disappointing news around Kai Pratt — Hermanus breaks down what it means for the Bok prop stocks.
SA Rugby to review Springbok ticket prices following supporter backlash
SA Rugby has committed to a comprehensive review of its ticketing strategy at the end of the 2026 season, with president Mark Alexander acknowledging that some ticket categories require closer scrutiny. The governing body rejected suggestions of profiteering, pointing to a financial loss in 2025, while emphasising the need to balance accessibility with financial sustainability.
SA Rugby commits to ticket pricing review ahead of 2027 season
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has confirmed the union will review its ticketing structure at the end of the 2026 season, acknowledging pricing concerns while noting the union ran at a loss in 2025.
SA Rugby to review Springbok ticket pricing ahead of 2027 season
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has confirmed a comprehensive review of Springbok Test ticket pricing at the end of the 2026 season, with changes targeted for 2027, following fan backlash over the current pricing structure.
Erasmus backs 'nice and calm' Moyo to deliver on debut against Wales
Rassie Erasmus has expressed confidence in fly-half Vusi Moyo ahead of the 19-year-old's Test debut against Wales in Durban on Saturday. The Springbok head coach praised Moyo's composure, physicality and kicking game, describing him as a 'really big boy' who does not shy away from contact. Moyo is one of four uncapped players selected for the Nations Championship encounter, continuing South Africa's policy of blooding new talent from positions of strength.
Erasmus backs four debutants to deliver as Springboks host Wales in Durban
Rassie Erasmus has backed fly-half Vusi Moyo, wing Jaco Williams, lock Ruben van Heerden and tighthead Carlu Sadie to make their mark on Test rugby when the Springboks face Wales in Durban on Saturday.
'Daylight second': Barnes and Morgan on why South Africa are pulling away from the field
Barnes and Morgan argue South Africa are pulling clear of the field, with Scotland's near-perfect performance only reinforcing the point — and France the sole realistic challengers if fully loaded.
Why Erasmus is backing Moyo to deliver at Test level — and what it means for the bigger picture
Erasmus explains the specific attributes driving his faith in Vusi Moyo ahead of the 20-year-old's Test debut, while the squad context reveals calculated rotation with Argentina away already on the radar.
Ten in a row has bought Erasmus the freedom to build while winning
The Boks' 10-match winning streak has given Erasmus the leeway to field four debutants against Wales in Durban, continuing a deliberate batch-development strategy that has quietly racked up wins since 2024. Cardinelli traces the pattern and argues the real insight is structural: rookies are always surrounded by experienced winners, and the programme only survives because the results have.
De Villiers embraces Morgan test but keeps focus inward
De Villiers is relishing the Jac Morgan match-up but says the Boks' focus is on their own standards, not the opposition.
Rassie Erasmus compares debutant Vusi Moyo to Handré Pollard ahead of Wales clash
Rassie Erasmus has drawn parallels between uncapped flyhalf Vusi Moyo and Handré Pollard as the Springbok coach prepares to hand four players their Test debuts against Wales on Saturday. The selection reflects a bold approach in the absence of established names, with Moyo set to orchestrate an attacking backline built for tempo and broken-field play. Erasmus' willingness to trust fresh faces in key positions underscores South Africa's depth and ambition.
Rassie likens debutant Moyo to Pollard ahead of Wales Test
Rassie Erasmus has likened uncapped flyhalf Vusi Moyo to Handré Pollard as four debutants prepare to face Wales on Saturday.
Five takeaways from Erasmus's bold Wales selection — and what the 5:3 bench signals about where the Boks are heading
Planet Rugby unpacks why Erasmus's Wales selection is more than injury-driven tinkering — four debutants are carefully scaffolded by experienced teammates, while the rare 5:3 bench split signals a genuine structural commitment to the Boks' new attacking identity.
Pollard at 12 isn't an emergency — it's a World Cup plan
Erasmus has spent four weeks preparing Pollard to cover inside centre, and Saturday's shift against Scotland was the live test. The piece makes the case that a Pollard-at-12 option gives the Boks a genuine World Cup tactical weapon — freeing up the No.10 jersey for a more attacking option without losing control or defensive structure.
Horn credits Pollard for easing flyhalf transition in Bok win over Scotland
Quan Horn has described how Handré Pollard helped him thrive in the flyhalf role during the Springboks' 42-28 win over Scotland, with the arrangement part of a planned second-half experiment by Rassie Erasmus as he maps out World Cup combinations.
Jeff Wilson and Justin Marshall: Boks, France and All Blacks are in a squad depth class of their own
Jeff Wilson and Justin Marshall argue that the Boks, France and All Blacks occupy a different tier of squad depth — using the Nations Championship round two results to show that all three can rotate heavily and still win convincingly. Marshall's specific point on South Africa: the fact that it was 14-all at half-time against Scotland, before a largely second-string Bok side found a way through, is exactly the kind of problem-solving under pressure Erasmus will value most.
Warburton sees only five certainties as Tandy reshapes Wales for the Boks
Tandy is set for a major reshuffle before facing the Boks, with Warburton identifying only five certain starters in the Welsh XV.
De Villiers voted Bok MVP after Loftus demolition of Scotland
Paul de Villiers claimed the fan-voted Bok MVP award after the Springboks beat Scotland 42-28 at Loftus Versfeld.
Hits & Misses: Scotland earn respect at Loftus, Women Boks stumble at the finish line
Scotland pushed the Boks harder than the 42-28 scoreline suggests, the Women Boks let a series win slip through ill-discipline, Will Jordan broke the All Blacks try-scoring record, and France made history in Brisbane — Wynona Louw's weekend review covers the highs and lows.
Erasmus relieved as experimental Springboks survive Scotland scare at Loftus
A heavily rotated Springbok side weathered a spirited Scotland challenge to claim a 42-28 victory in the Nations Championship at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Rassie Erasmus made 10 changes from the England win, fielding 12 players with fewer than 10 caps, and watched his side surrender two separate leads before pulling clear in the second half. The result keeps South Africa atop the Southern Hemisphere conference on points difference from New Zealand.